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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A veteran shakes hands with a civilian during a ceremony under a tent as other people watch.

Thanking Veterans

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Calvin Moon, a 100-year-old World War II veteran, receives a Distinguished Service Medal during a ceremony in Wrightstown, N.J., July 25, 2024.

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